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Published on: July 16, 2021
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor levels correlate with an infection in trauma patients
Young Duck Cho, Sung Hyuk Choi1, Jung Youn Kim
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Korea University Guro Hdspital, Seoul-South Korea. kuedchoi@korea.ac.kr.
Background:
The role of migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is best understood in septic shock and septic disease; however, the role of MIF in a secondary infection after trauma has not yet been completely studied. This study aimed to evaluate the role of MIF in trauma patients.
Methods:
The patients in the study population were divided into two groups according to the results of their MIF levels. The initial MIF levels, trauma mechanism, revised trauma score, survival rate, length of stay (LOS) in the intensive care unit (ICU), level of leukocytes, and level of C-reactive protein (CRP) were compared between the groups.
Results:
Overall, 116 patients were enrolled from August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015. LOS in ICU in the elevated MIF group was 5.67±7.54 days compared with 2.09±2.26 days in the normal MIF group. Further, CRP level in the elevated MIF group was higher than that in the normal MIF group.
Conclusion:
In a place such as the department of emergency medicine, it is critical and important for emergency physicians to make a proper judgment and to prepare for the worst scenario. Therefore, the utilization of MIF level in trauma patients has a possibility for assisting emergency physicians.
Insights
Migration inhibitory factor (MIF) levels in trauma patients correlate with longer intensive care unit (ICU) stays and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. These findings suggest MIF may aid emergency physicians in assessing trauma patient severity.
Area of Science:
- Trauma research
- Immunology
- Critical care medicine
Background:
- The role of migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is established in septic shock but less understood in secondary infections post-trauma.
- This study investigates the significance of MIF in trauma patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role and impact of MIF levels in trauma patients.
- To explore the correlation between MIF levels and clinical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- 116 trauma patients were enrolled and divided into groups based on MIF levels.
- Key metrics including trauma mechanism, revised trauma score, survival rate, ICU length of stay (LOS), leukocytes, and C-reactive protein (CRP) were compared between groups.
Main Results:
- Patients with elevated MIF levels experienced a longer ICU LOS (5.67±7.54 days) compared to those with normal MIF levels (2.09±2.26 days).
- Elevated MIF group also showed higher CRP levels.
Conclusions:
- MIF levels in trauma patients are associated with increased ICU length of stay and inflammation markers.
- Measuring MIF may assist emergency physicians in predicting patient trajectories and preparing for critical scenarios.
